Dr. Cornel West—affectionately known as Brother West—is a philosopher, theologian, scholar, activist, and one of the most electrifying public intellectuals of our time. Holding the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary, he teaches on religion, philosophy, politics, and culture, carrying forward the prophetic legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with an unwavering commitment to truth, love, and justice.
A former Harvard and Princeton professor, Dr. West has written 20 books and edited 13, including the groundbreaking Race Matters and Democracy Matters. His work fearlessly confronts issues of race, power, and democracy, blending deep scholarship with a moral urgency that resonates across ideological and generational divides.
Beyond academia, Dr. West has reached millions through his MasterClass teachings, media appearances, and public lectures. Whether engaging in spirited debate, breaking down the classics, or speaking truth to power, he remains a fearless advocate for human dignity, reminding us that justice is what love looks like in public.
